NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell was hospitalized Friday after experiencing apparent heart issues, TMZ reported Saturday and Russell later confirmed.
An ambulance was dispatched to the 84-year-old Boston Celtics legend's home after he became short of breath, law enforcement sources said.
Russell, an 11-time NBA champion and five-time league MVP, was previously hospitalized in 2014 after falling ill while giving a speech.
He offered an update on his status Saturday afternoon, acknowledging he was taken to the hospital but saying he's on his way home and doing well.